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DN08 NVG

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,541 mi
Last recorded157,541 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 NVG
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 157,541 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 157,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 145,982 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover lose

Fail 23 Sep 2025 145,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover lose

Pass 24 Sep 2024 139,553 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 137,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 133,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 126,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 119,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Sep 2019 108,088 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 108,036 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working eyelevel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light inop pre 2009

Fail 25 Apr 2019 107,734 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis rails by front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,924 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisy when rotated (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisy when rotated (2.6.2)

rear propshaft seal weaping

Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has play

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi worn

rear propshaft seal weaping

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,242 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 66,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 53,443 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 53,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracking in tread of both rear tyres

slight oil leak from gearbox rear oil seal

Pass 25 May 2012 42,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,950 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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DN08 NVG is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,615 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN08 NVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN08 NVG is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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